UPSC STATIC QUIZ – Art and Culture 7 May 2024
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Gupta Art and Architecture. Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. There was no influence of Gandhara style. Metallurgy had made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries. Incorrect Solution: c) Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns. The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style. Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
#### 1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Gupta Art and Architecture.
• Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period.
• There was no influence of Gandhara style.
• Metallurgy had made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: c)
Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns.
The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of
standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style.
Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
Solution: c)
Both the Nagara and Dravidian styles of art evolved during this period. But most of the architecture of this period had been lost due to foreign invasions like that of Huns.
The temple at Deogarh near Jhansi and the sculptures in the temple at Garhwas near Allahabad remain important specimen of the Gupta art. There was no influence of Gandhara style. But the beautiful statue of
standing Buddha at Mathura reveals a little Greek style.
Metallurgy had also made a wonderful progress during the Gupta period. The craftsmen were efficient in the art of casting metal statues and pillars. The Delhi Iron pillar of the Gupta period is still free from rust though completely exposed to sun and rain for so many centuries.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements regarding Gupta Age. Gupta age is often hailed as the “Golden period of Indian Architecture” which showed exemplary tolerance for all religions. During the Gupta period, architectural development of the caves was enhanced. The figures in the caves were done using fresco painting. How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The emergence of the Gupta Empire in 4th century A.D. is often hailed as the “Golden period of Indian Architecture”. Temple architecture reached its climax during this period. Similarly, Buddhist and Jain art also reached its peak during the Gupta Age. The Gupta rulers, especially in the later phase, were Brahmanical rulers. However, they showed exemplary tolerance for all other religions. During the Gupta period, architectural development of the caves remained constant. However, the use of mural paintings on the walls of the caves became an added feature. Some of the finest examples of mural paintings can be found in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora. The figures in the Ajanta caves were done using fresco painting and demonstrate considerable naturalism. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The emergence of the Gupta Empire in 4th century A.D. is often hailed as the “Golden period of Indian Architecture”. Temple architecture reached its climax during this period. Similarly, Buddhist and Jain art also reached its peak during the Gupta Age. The Gupta rulers, especially in the later phase, were Brahmanical rulers. However, they showed exemplary tolerance for all other religions. During the Gupta period, architectural development of the caves remained constant. However, the use of mural paintings on the walls of the caves became an added feature. Some of the finest examples of mural paintings can be found in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora. The figures in the Ajanta caves were done using fresco painting and demonstrate considerable naturalism.
#### 2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Gupta Age.
• Gupta age is often hailed as the “Golden period of Indian Architecture” which showed exemplary tolerance for all religions.
• During the Gupta period, architectural development of the caves was enhanced.
• The figures in the caves were done using fresco painting.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
• The emergence of the Gupta Empire in 4th century A.D. is often hailed as the “Golden period of Indian Architecture”.
• Temple architecture reached its climax during this period. Similarly, Buddhist and Jain art also reached its peak during the Gupta Age.
• The Gupta rulers, especially in the later phase, were Brahmanical rulers. However, they showed exemplary tolerance for all other religions.
• During the Gupta period, architectural development of the caves remained constant. However, the use of mural paintings on the walls of the caves became an added feature. Some of the finest examples of mural paintings can be found in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora.
• The figures in the Ajanta caves were done using fresco painting and demonstrate considerable naturalism.
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
• The emergence of the Gupta Empire in 4th century A.D. is often hailed as the “Golden period of Indian Architecture”.
• Temple architecture reached its climax during this period. Similarly, Buddhist and Jain art also reached its peak during the Gupta Age.
• The Gupta rulers, especially in the later phase, were Brahmanical rulers. However, they showed exemplary tolerance for all other religions.
• During the Gupta period, architectural development of the caves remained constant. However, the use of mural paintings on the walls of the caves became an added feature. Some of the finest examples of mural paintings can be found in the caves of Ajanta and Ellora.
• The figures in the Ajanta caves were done using fresco painting and demonstrate considerable naturalism.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements. The temple complex is known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”. The temples belongs to nagara style of temple architecture. The temples belong to saiva, vaishnava and sakta faith. The above statements are associated with a) Lingaraj Temple b) Trikuteshwara Temple c) Mahadeva Temple d) Markandeshwar temple Correct Solution: d) Known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”, the Markandeshwar temple complex is situated on the bank of River Wainganga in district Gadchiroli of Maharashtra. The temples belong to the Nagara group of temples of North India. On stylistic grounds, their date ranges in between 9-12th centuries CE. The temples belong to saiva, vaishnava and sakta faith. Most of the temples have a simple plan, with ardhamandapa, mandapa, antaralaand garbhagriha forming the component of the entire set up. Incorrect Solution: d) Known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”, the Markandeshwar temple complex is situated on the bank of River Wainganga in district Gadchiroli of Maharashtra. The temples belong to the Nagara group of temples of North India. On stylistic grounds, their date ranges in between 9-12th centuries CE. The temples belong to saiva, vaishnava and sakta faith. Most of the temples have a simple plan, with ardhamandapa, mandapa, antaralaand garbhagriha forming the component of the entire set up.
#### 3. Question
Consider the following statements.
• The temple complex is known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”.
• The temples belongs to nagara style of temple architecture.
• The temples belong to saiva, vaishnava and sakta faith.
The above statements are associated with
• a) Lingaraj Temple
• b) Trikuteshwara Temple
• c) Mahadeva Temple
• d) Markandeshwar temple
Solution: d)
Known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”, the Markandeshwar temple complex is situated on the bank of River Wainganga in district Gadchiroli of Maharashtra.
• The temples belong to the Nagara group of temples of North India.
• On stylistic grounds, their date ranges in between 9-12th centuries CE.
• The temples belong to saiva, vaishnava and sakta faith. Most of the temples have a simple plan, with ardhamandapa, mandapa, antaralaand garbhagriha forming the component of the entire set up.
Solution: d)
Known as the “Khajuraho of Vidarbha”, the Markandeshwar temple complex is situated on the bank of River Wainganga in district Gadchiroli of Maharashtra.
• The temples belong to the Nagara group of temples of North India.
• On stylistic grounds, their date ranges in between 9-12th centuries CE.
• The temples belong to saiva, vaishnava and sakta faith. Most of the temples have a simple plan, with ardhamandapa, mandapa, antaralaand garbhagriha forming the component of the entire set up.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Which of the following temples were built during Vijayanagar period? Varadharaja Ekamparanatha Chidambaram How many of the above options is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: c) Varadharaja and Ekamparanatha temples at Kanchipuram stand as examples for the magnificence of the Vijayanagara style of temple architecture. The Raya Gopurams at Thiruvannamalai and Chidambaram speak the glorious epoch of Vijayanagar. They were continued by the Nayak rulers in the later period. Incorrect Solution: c) Varadharaja and Ekamparanatha temples at Kanchipuram stand as examples for the magnificence of the Vijayanagara style of temple architecture. The Raya Gopurams at Thiruvannamalai and Chidambaram speak the glorious epoch of Vijayanagar. They were continued by the Nayak rulers in the later period.
#### 4. Question
Which of the following temples were built during Vijayanagar period?
• Varadharaja
• Ekamparanatha
• Chidambaram
How many of the above options is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: c)
• Varadharaja and Ekamparanatha temples at Kanchipuram stand as examples for the magnificence of the Vijayanagara style of temple architecture.
The Raya Gopurams at Thiruvannamalai and Chidambaram speak the glorious epoch of Vijayanagar. They were continued by the Nayak rulers in the later period.
Solution: c)
• Varadharaja and Ekamparanatha temples at Kanchipuram stand as examples for the magnificence of the Vijayanagara style of temple architecture.
The Raya Gopurams at Thiruvannamalai and Chidambaram speak the glorious epoch of Vijayanagar. They were continued by the Nayak rulers in the later period.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which of the following were the typical features of Islamic architecture in India? Use of arches and vaults in construction Worship of human figures on sculptures Utilisation of kiosks and tall towers How many of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Islamic style also incorporated many elements from the traditional Indian style and a compound style emanated. The introduction of decorative brackets, balconies, pendentive decorations, etc in the architecture is an example in this regard. The other distinguishing features of Indo-Islamic architecture are the utilisation of kiosks (chhatris), tall towers (minars) and half-domed double portals. The buildings and other edifices are generally decorated richly in geometrical and arabesque designs. Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Islamic style also incorporated many elements from the traditional Indian style and a compound style emanated. The introduction of decorative brackets, balconies, pendentive decorations, etc in the architecture is an example in this regard. The other distinguishing features of Indo-Islamic architecture are the utilisation of kiosks (chhatris), tall towers (minars) and half-domed double portals. The buildings and other edifices are generally decorated richly in geometrical and arabesque designs.
#### 5. Question
Which of the following were the typical features of Islamic architecture in India?
• Use of arches and vaults in construction
• Worship of human figures on sculptures
• Utilisation of kiosks and tall towers
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
• a) Only one
• b) Only two
• c) All three
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Islamic style also incorporated many elements from the traditional Indian style and a compound style emanated. The introduction of decorative brackets, balconies, pendentive decorations, etc in the architecture is an example in this regard. The other distinguishing features of Indo-Islamic architecture are the utilisation of kiosks (chhatris), tall towers (minars) and half-domed double portals.
The buildings and other edifices are generally decorated richly in geometrical and arabesque designs.
Solution: b)
Statement 2 is incorrect.
The Islamic style also incorporated many elements from the traditional Indian style and a compound style emanated. The introduction of decorative brackets, balconies, pendentive decorations, etc in the architecture is an example in this regard. The other distinguishing features of Indo-Islamic architecture are the utilisation of kiosks (chhatris), tall towers (minars) and half-domed double portals.
The buildings and other edifices are generally decorated richly in geometrical and arabesque designs.
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